Dear Mirror Lawyer, My employer just told me not to come to work again while I am on maternity leave, without any notice, explanation, or remuneration. 

I have worked there for five years. Is that allowed?

 Nadia Ochire, North Legon, Accra

Workplace violence does not always begin with a physical attack. Threats, intimidation, escalating anger and unresolved conflict may provide opportunities for early intervention.

A customer becomes increasingly angry after being asked to wait. His voice rises. He insults the receptionist, strikes the counter and warns that somebody will “see what will happen”. Other workers watch, but no one knows whether to call security, inform a supervisor or quietly move people away.

Nothing physical has happened — yet.

A young man was sponsored by the parents of his girlfriend to travel abroad. He later invited his girl’s closest friend to his new abode and married her.

His girlfriend was shocked but decided to move on. When the man’s visa expired, the couple came back home completely unprepared and empty handed.

Long before she became Professor Abena Animwaa Yeboah-Banin, “Prof.” was already a name people used for her.

From her days as a junior high school student, her father called her “me Professor” (my professor) for reasons she still cannot explain.

Later, her university classmates adopted the name because of the ease with which she understood issues and explained them during group discussions.

There is a particular kind of frustration that comes when you know exactly what you want to say, have prepared for hours, rehearsed your presentation repeatedly, walked confidently to the podium and then, suddenly, the words disappear.

You know your subject, your work and your experience, but in that crucial moment, the next thought refuses to come. You pause, search for the right word and wonder: What is happening to me?

For many professional women approaching or experiencing menopause, such moments can be deeply unsettling.

Two men have come face-to-face with the law after the police allegedly found 500 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, popularly known as ‘wee’, in their possession at the Arts Centre in Accra.

The accused persons, Torsu Assidam and Kofi Kesse, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court last Tuesday, but the court did not take their pleas.

One day, when taking a stroll through town, a beautiful apartment caught my attention. It was not only the beauty that amazed me.

It had changed the outlook of the vicinity in so many ways. I remember pretty well that it wasn't there the last time I passed by. 

A friend nudged me. Having observed my utmost admiration for the building, he said, “It had not always been like this. An old house used to sit there. It was only renovated recently.”

CHILDREN as young as 10 are reportedly becoming severely addicted to cannabis in parts of the Volta Region as producers of the substance diversify how it is consumed.

The raw cannabis is processed into toffees and assorted soft drinks and marketed to unsuspecting children, who are attracted to the products and may subsequently develop a craving for them.

The Volta Regional Commander of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Mr Worlanyo Fianu, disclosed this in an interview with The Mirror on Monday.

 Long before she became Professor Abena Animwaa Yeboah-Banin, “Prof.” was already a name people used for her.

Parents and caregivers have been cautioned against force-feeding children, a practice which health professionals say can lead to serious complications and, in severe cases, death.

Sleep is essential for overall health, yet something that eludes so many of us. 

From fancy beds and eye masks to blue-light blockers and sleep routines, there are plenty of tricks and technologies that may help us get longer, more restful nights of sleep.

However, maybe some of the most effective sleep aids might be sitting in your refrigerator or pantry right now! That’s because there are several nutrients that can promote better sleep. 

After several weeks of anticipation, the Ghana Jazz Orchestra will hold its inaugural concert on September 5, 2026 at the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra.

Global ride-hailing giant Uber has announced the closure of its operations in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, and Uganda, with immediate effect.

Uber said it had reached the “difficult decision” following a thorough review of its business operations in the two countries. The company began operating in Nigeria in 2014 and expanded into Uganda two years later.

Uber drivers in Nigeria have long complained that fares on the platform are too low amid rising fuel and operating costs, while commission charges remain high. The company has also faced growing competition from rival ride-hailing platforms.

A new app designed to help people verify the marital status of their prospective partners before entering into marriage has been launched in Ghana.

Named Marrify, the app was launched in Accra on August 28, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP).

The DreamChild Foundation has postponed the 2026 edition of its flagship HoodTalk Music Festival to a later date this year.

The festival, which was originally scheduled to take place on September 5, 2026, at the Black Star Square in Accra, will now be held on a new date to be announced.

The Principal Nutrition Officer and Head of the Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Therapeutics at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Emelia Dery Gbogr, has highlighted the nutritional benefits of cocoyam leaves also known as kontomire, compared with commonly consumed vegetables such as spinach and broccoli.

According to her, kontomire, also known as cocoyam leaves, offers greater nutritional value in some areas than these vegetables and should form part of a healthy diet.

Fruit gets a bad rap when the conversation turns to blood sugar. You have probably heard that it’s “too sugary” or that you should skip it if you want steadier blood sugar. But the science tells a more nuanced story. 

“When you eat whole fruit like an apple or a pear, you’re getting fiber, water and antioxidants working together. 

That’s very different from eating something with the same amount of sugar but none of the nutritional structure or benefits,” shares Jamie Lee McIntyre, M.S., RDN. 

Your oral microbiome plays an important role in maintaining healthy teeth, gums and overall wellbeing. Here’s how your diet can help support it.

Most people know that sugary foods can contribute to tooth decay by feeding harmful bacteria in the mouth. But maintaining a healthy oral microbiome is not only about avoiding certain foods—it is also about eating the right ones.

Scientists are increasingly uncovering the importance of the oral microbiome, the diverse community of microorganisms living in the mouth.

The average gap between two periods is around 28 days. If your periods are often delayed by more than a week, then you could be suffering from oligomenorrhea.

This is the medical term for the common condition of irregular periods. The causes for irregular periods can be many – thyroid disorders, stress, travel, excessive consumption of alcohol or caffeine, etc.

There is something deeply unsettling about travelling in Ghana these days. The journey that should take us to a beach, a waterfall, a festival or a historic monument can suddenly become a grief journey.

The recent succession of road crashes across the country has brought this reality painfully close. The fatal crash at Ofankor, where 11 people reportedly lost their lives and 13 others were injured in a multiple-vehicle collision, is another grim reminder that our roads are not merely infrastructure.

On Tuesday,  August 18, 2026, a report that OpenAI intends to launch a teen version of ChatGPT for children aged 13 to 17, with stronger safeguards, drew strong online commentary.

In the various technology-related forums that I belong to on LinkedIn, the news was received with a positive reaction because the intended solution is to include content protections on self-harm and sexual chats. This has long been of interest to many.

This is how the Guardian online, the UK-based news portal, reported the story: “OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence – who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship”.